Bennett, whose birthday was the following day, also had a history of depression and had attempted suicide in 2006.

Deputies responded to a 911 call from the brother of Bennett's wife, who said she fled the house when Bennett pushed her down, although she sustained no injuries. He also said that Bennett had guns in the house.
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When deputies couldn't get Bennett to answer the door, they went inside and found him in his bedroom. Police say that a scuffle ensued, with Bennett cursing and yelling, "Just do it." One deputy tried to deploy his Taser but missed. Two other deputies, Kevin Kier and Charles Simpkiss, then shot Bennett eight times when they saw him reach under the bed. He died at the scene.

Authorities later said that two loaded guns were found in the drawer under the waterbed.